Raised Beds
How to Condition Your Sterilized Soil
While sterilized soils might be convenient and cost effective to use, they can present certain challenges to the grower. Donald Lester...
Spring Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening
Spring is here and it’s time to think about your outdoor garden. Raised garden beds are a good choice for areas that lack healthy, rich...
What Makes Healthy Soil?
When it comes to gardening with soil, a little soil science knowledge goes a long way in maintaining a healthy medium for your plants. Here...
How to Turn a Raised Garden Bed Into a Greenhouse
With little time and money invested, backyard gardeners can extend their growing season by building a simple greenhouse over their raised...
Cool-Climate Plants and Cold-Weather Protection Options for Your Outdoor Garden
We share a few tips on what and where to plant in the fall and how to protect your plants from temperatures that are too cold.
How to Prepare the Best Soil for Your Flower Beds
Proper soil preparation not only helps maintain and create a beautiful garden, but it also saves a great amount of water.
Farming & the City: Starting a Farm in the City
So, you’re thinking about engaging in one of the oldest livelihoods in an area where there is very little arable land? Here's what you need...
Les Urbainculteurs: A Closer Look at Urban Gardening in Quebec
Since 2009, Les Urbainculteurs have worked towards the development of a productive and innovative urban agriculture in the Quebec area.
How to Start a Square Foot Garden
Mel Bartholomew, construction engineer and efficiency expert, is considered the father of square foot gardening.
Why You Should Choose Cedar for Your Next Garden Bed Project
While there are other options, nothing beats cedar when it comes to building a raised garden bed.
The Hills Have...Plants? A Closer Look at Hugelkultur
If gardening feels like an overwhelming and back-breaking task, you might want to consider hügelkultur.
How to Select the Right Soil for Your Bonsai Tree
After the tragic death of his bonsai tree, Alan Ray did some research on which soil he should have used.
How to be a Successful Rooftop Gardener
Though perhaps in its infancy in many North American locales, rooftop growing is a well-developed practice elsewhere.
5 Raised Bed Garden Tricks Everyone Should Know
Raised garden beds can be a great solution for soil gardeners tired of spending hours on their knees. Here are some pointers to ensure a...
The Power of Raised Garden Beds
If starting a raised garden is on your to-do list, but you aren’t confident in your carpentry skills or thrilled with the idea of bending...
Combatting Soil Compaction
Soil compaction, or the compression of soil particles, can be a major yield-limiting factor in a garden. Russell Landry has the dirt on...
A Quick Guide to Amending Your Soil
Making a soil better is called soil conditioning or soil amendment. Soil conditioners add things to make plant growth better. Some...
Understanding Soil Additives: What To Add and When
There are a number of soil additives available to help gardeners create optimal growing conditions for their plants, but needs change...
When Roots Meet Soil
What you see in a plant’s foliage is almost always the result of what is going on in the soil. When there are issues with soil quality,...
